Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray addressed party workers’ rally. He urged his followers to counter ‘Jai Shri Ram’ with Jai Shivaji and Jai Bhavani. He expressed strong opposition to BJP’s actions, stating his intention to challenge them for their societal impact. He suggested that if Devendra Fadnavis wishes to follow his example, he should implement farmer loan waivers and increase funding for Shiv Bhojan and Ladki Bahin programmes in the March 10 budget. He stated he would have moved the Metro 3 carshed to Kanjur Marg had he remained in office, claiming that the land is currently being allocated to the Adani group. He questioned BJP’s patriotic stance, noting their changed position on international sports. He pointed out that despite previous opposition to matches with Pakistan, India now plays cricket with both Pakistan and Bangladesh. He said he is going to give the BJP a tough time for what they have done to our society. He explained his decision to pause certain projects during his chief ministership.